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To: Evan who wrote (536)	1/19/2001 9:46:37 AM
From: Evan	Respond to of 1453

Back from the brink :-) LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, - Brandmakers, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: BMKS) announced today that the transition to a pay for use model is going better than expected. Between 100 and 200 users per hour are making the switch to the WebBox subscription service. “We are very excited to announce that more than 2000 users a day are switching to our pay service.” Stated CEO, Geoff Williams. “While we are experiencing some technical difficulties and service interruptions the response has been very promising.” “To switch a service over like this is a pretty large undertaking and our team has done a remarkable job with limited resources.” Added Williams. The transition of all equipment and software should be complete in the next few days. At that point Mailstart and Webbox should be operating at a performance level far superior to any time since the sites were launched more than 3 years ago. The fees charged will allow the Mailstart team time to get the ASP model into full swing. This ASP (Application Service Provider) program has the division managing outsourced email solutions for companies who want email but not the cost associated with managing it in-house. “That model is clearly the fastest way to get the division to profitability. This will also guarantee that new and better services will be added at a much faster pace than in the past.” Said Williams.

To: Evan who wrote (536)	1/19/2001 6:10:10 PM
From: Evan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1453

Let the good times roll :-) LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, - Brandmakers, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: BMKS) announced today that is finishing production on its first set of Internet Kiosks. This new line of products for the Games division will allow quick access to the Internet in such places as Hotel lobbies, bus terminals, truck stops and other high traffic areas. The kiosks will permit customers to browse the Internet, check e-mail, do research and play games. The fee-based service will be accessed by purchasing time via bill acceptors located on the machine. Each unit includes the ICIT TeleCenter as the core multi-service, multi-revenue communications services appliance, an easy to use high-speed Internet device that combines directed Internet access with payphone and Point-of-Sale credit and debit card transaction facilities. The ICIT TeleCenter is provided by ICIT America of Ottawa, Canada, a strategic partner working with Brandmakers in multiple new market and service development endeavors. In addition to the TeleCenter, each kiosk will feature a 17-inch monitor atop the unit featuring a continuous display of advertising for customer viewing. Finally, each kiosk will contain a Cannon combination printer/fax/scanner, making each unit a fully functional business workstation. The first 12 units have been sold to Summit Communications Inc., based in St. Louis, MO. These systems are due to ship by the end of January 2001, with the next order to follow shortly. All advertising that is displayed on the kiosks is initially pre-sold lowering the usage cost for customers, while also providing additional income for the location operator. "We are thrilled to be working jointly with Brandmakers and ICIT America on this project" Stated Bruce Hopson, Vice President of SCI. "We look forward to the opportunity to assist in the marketing of this concept". Added Hopson. SCI has the first 18 sites waiting for the kiosks in the St. Louis area, with other development areas across the country in progress now.